Atrophic glossitis: Etiology, serum autoantibodies, anemia, hematinic deficiencies, hyperhomocysteinemia, and management
Atrophic glossitis (AG) is characterized by the partial or complete absence of filiform papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue. AG may reflect the significant deficiencies of some major nutrients including riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin B12, folic acid, iron, zinc, and vitamin E. More...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-04-01
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Series: | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664619303481 |